Reddit UCLA

Reddit UCLA is a conversational, social platform — unaffiliated with UCLA — where students can ask questions and get answers from other students, alumni and Bruin community at large who have likely had relevant experiences. Visit the UCLA subreddit through the link below.

As a rule of thumb, users should be cautious when browsing the UCLA subreddit. Although there is much information available, not all of it is accurate, as it is UCLA/Reddit user-generated. Sometimes, negative comments or feedback are based on incomplete or inaccurate information, as well as a user’s thoughts and feelings, so read and browse through the posts with a healthy amount of skepticism. UCLA Reddit does not replace official UCLA websites and resources; rather it is a forum for Bruins to discuss UCLA-related topics together and learn from each other’s experiences. 

While there are thousands of Bruins, it means that there is a wealth of shared knowledge from the diverse experiences of the large student and alumni community. With 100,000 users in the community, Reddit UCLA is a great place to find useful information from current and former students. Here are just a few areas in which students can learn from each other:

Classes

Around enrollment time, it’s common to find questions on Reddit UCLA about what courses to take and what the professors are like. While students can find general comments and ratings on Bruinwalk, a website where students leave reviews of UCLA courses and professors, the UCLA subreddit allows students to ask specific questions. For example, someone might ask whether taking two particular courses in the same quarter would be manageable, and other users who have taken one or both of the classes have the opportunity to weigh in on the conversation. 

Jobs and internships

UCLA/Reddit users searching for job and internship opportunities are not alone; there are generations of UCLA students who have gone through the same processes and their experience is a valuable resource for others to learn about. On the UCLA Reddit webpage, alumni share tips and tricks they picked up from when they applied for jobs and internships. They also suggest resume building clubs and activities. 

Housing

UCLA/Reddit users can also help students decide where to rent by offering insight on what it is like to live in certain dorms or apartment buildings. Former and current residents can share details such as the unit’s size, the building’s proximity to campus or what the laundry room is like.

Campus tips

One person may not be able to explore the entirety of UCLA campus in four years, but it’s easy to learn a lot of niche information about the campus from Reddit UCLA. Based on answers found via the subreddit, students can find the quietest study spots, the best coffee and the nicest restrooms on campus. 

Westwood Village and LA

Students looking to explore Westwood Village and the greater Los Angeles area can find guidance on the UCLA Reddit. There are numerous posts recommending places to eat, unique weekend outing ideas and the most romantic college date spots.